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After 6-year hiatus, Qatar appoints its ambassador to UAE
Doha: Qatar announced, on Sunday, the appointment of its ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after six years of strained relations over a political dispute, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.…
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Heavy rain batters Hyderabad, inundate low-lying areas
Hyderabad: Roads and some low-lying areas in Greater Hyderabad remained inundated on Tuesday following Monday night’s heavy rains and thunderstorms which claimed one life. Water stagnation on roads affected vehicular traffic while…
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Hyderabad: Pothole-filled stretch in Patencheru distress school children
Hyderabad: A schoolboy has sought the attention of Patencheru MLA, Mahipal Reddy towards a road in the industrial zone that turned into a pothole yard after incessant rains lashed the city on…
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Sharad Pawar joins leaders protesting AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s suspension from RS
New Delhi: NCP supremo Sharad Pawar on Tuesday joined other opposition leaders protesting against the suspension of AAP’s Sanjay Singh from Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the Monsoon session. Singh was…
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No disgruntlement, say Karnataka CM and Deputy CM amid reports of complaint by 30 MLAs
Hubballi: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Deputy D K Shivakumar on Tuesday ruled out any disgruntlement within the ruling Congress, amid reports that as many 30 legislators have expressed concern over…
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Always be present in RS, go for meal during lunch time only: Piyush Goyal to BJP MPs
New Delhi: Union Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal, while chiding around 23 BJP MPs who were absent from the House on different occasions, has instructed them…
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Delhi BJP stages protest against AAP govt
New Delhi: The Delhi unit of the BJP on Tuesday staged a protest against the AAP government over several issues, demanding resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Scores of BJP workers, and…
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We are INDIA, will heal Manipur: Rahul hits back at PM Modi
New Delhi: Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dubbing INDIA as the East India Company and said they will heal Manipur and…
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Goa files complaint against Uber for ‘illegal’ operations
Panaji: Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Tuesday said that a complaint has been filed against ride-hailing major Uber for commencing operations in the coastal state without taking permission. Speaking to reporters…
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Amid dissent, Karnataka CM to hold legislature meet on July 27
Bengaluru: Amid the voices of dissent and speculation about the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Congress has called legislature party meeting on July 27 at a private hotel on the Bengaluru…
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Rajasthan Assembly passes bill for formation of welfare board, fund for gig workers
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Assembly on Monday passed a bill for the formation of a welfare board as well as a fund for platform-based gig workers in the state and to facilitate social…
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Barring STs, SCs, no caste Census since independence, says govt
New Delhi: The central government has not enumerated caste-wise population other than Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Census since independence, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union…